Liquid Personnel
Social Worker - Referral and Assessment
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Social Worker – Referral and Assessment Team (Somerset)
Location: Somerset Employer: Liquid Personnel’s client’s Referral and Assessment Team
Liquid Personnel is thrilled to offer an immediate opportunity to join a fast-paced team, making a meaningful impact from day one. Are you ready to contribute to keeping families and children safe?
About the Role
Join a supportive Referral and Assessment Team in Somerset, where critical decision-making shapes the lives of vulnerable children and families.
Key Responsibilities:
- Receive and screen referrals from professionals, families, or the public.
- Conduct initial assessments to evaluate risk levels and service eligibility.
- Make critical decisions on whether cases require further intervention under:
- Section 17 (Child in Need)
- Section 47 (Child Protection)
- Undertake home visits and consultations with children and families.
- Collaborate with external partners, including:
- Police
- Schools
- Health services
- Other social welfare agencies
- Prepare comprehensive reports with evidence-based recommendations.
- Escalate high-risk cases to the child protection team as needed.
- Maintain accurate, timely records while ensuring efficient referral responses.
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Qualifications & experience
This role requires:
✔ Registration with Social Work England ✔ Ability to work legally in the UK ✔ Full UK driving licence (required) ✔ Post-qualified social work experience (essential) ✔ Degree-level qualification in Social Work (or equivalent)
Why choose Liquid Personnel?
As part of the team, you’ll benefit from:
Competitive Benefits:
✅ Free DBS and compliance checks – so you can start working without delays ✅ Twice-weekly payroll (including Faster Pay – funds in hand sooner!) ✅ Exclusive access to roles not advertised via other agencies
Professional Growth:
📚 Free access to our social work training portal – covering the latest CPD and development resources 🎯 Personalised support from a dedicated consultant with expertise in social work
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Flexible Opportunities:
🇬🇧 Wide range of plum social work roles across the UK 🤝 Bonus schemes:
- Earn £500 per placement if you refer a colleague we successfully succeed in placing
- Receive £250 if you bring us your own client role to manage (Terms and conditions apply)
Our Commitment to Fairness
Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and inclusion.
Accessible Recruitment:
We welcome applicants who may require reasonable adjustments during:
- the application process
- our interview stages
- your start or ongoing employment
Contact us early to let us know how we can best support you.
Safeguarding Policy:
We do not accept applications from candidates named on:
- UK Red List (Code of Practice for International Social Work Recruitment)
- Amber List (WHO Workforce Support and Safeguard List)
Reference: BH - 200220
Job Ref: GH - 35365
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